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noun

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1. The vertical distance below a surface; the degree to which something is deep

   Example: Measure the depth of the water in this part of the bay.

   Synonyms:deepnesslowness

2. The distance between the front and the back, as the depth of a drawer or closet

3. The intensity, complexity, strength, seriousness or importance of an emotion, situation, etc.

   Example: The depth of her misery was apparent to everyone.

4. Lowness

   Example: the depth of a sound